Unit Converter

Convert between metric and imperial units in one place: length, weight, temperature, area (including marla and kanal), volume, speed and data sizes. Results update as you type.

Value

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Result

0.393701

1 centimetres = 0.393701 inches

Unit converter: how to use it

1Choose what you're converting, such as Length or Weight.
2Type the value and pick the from and to units.
3Read the result. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion.

Common conversions

1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm, 1 foot is 30.48 cm and 1 mile is about 1.609 km. 1 kilogram is about 2.205 pounds and 1 stone is 14 pounds. To turn Celsius into Fahrenheit, multiply by 9/5 and add 32, so 37 °C is 98.6 °F.

For area, the calculator includes marla (272.25 square feet) and kanal (20 marla), as used in property listings in Pakistan. Local marla sizes can differ, so check the definition used in your area for legal documents.

Why is my 1 TB drive smaller?

Storage makers count 1 GB as 1,000,000,000 bytes, while Windows counts in units of 1,024 (gibibytes). That's why a 1 TB drive shows about 931 GB on a computer. The Data section shows both systems.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimetres are in an inch?

Exactly 2.54.

How do I convert kg to pounds?

Multiply by about 2.2046, or choose Weight and convert kilograms to pounds.

How big is a kanal?

Here, 1 kanal = 20 marla = 5,445 square feet, about 506 m².

Are US and UK gallons the same?

No. A US gallon is 3.785 litres and a UK gallon is 4.546 litres. Both are included.

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